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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning enable learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

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