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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

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