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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning enable students all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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