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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning have enabled learners all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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