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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

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