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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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