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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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