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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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