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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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