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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

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