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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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