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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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