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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

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