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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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