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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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