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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable students all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

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