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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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