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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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