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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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