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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

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