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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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