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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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