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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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