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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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