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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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