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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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