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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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