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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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