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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in elearning have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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