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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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