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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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