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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

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