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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

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