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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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