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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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