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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning have empowered people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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