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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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