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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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