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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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