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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. The latest developments in distance learning are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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