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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in e-learning have enabled people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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