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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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