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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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