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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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