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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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