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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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