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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning have enabled people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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