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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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