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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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