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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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