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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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