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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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