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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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