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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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