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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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