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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

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