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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

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