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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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