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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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