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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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