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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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