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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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