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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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