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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning have enabled students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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