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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education are enabling learners all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

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