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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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