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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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