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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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