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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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