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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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