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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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