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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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