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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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