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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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