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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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