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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

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