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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

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