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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

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