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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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