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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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