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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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