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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

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