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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

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