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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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