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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology enable students all over the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

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