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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning have empowered people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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