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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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