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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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