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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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