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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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