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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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