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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

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