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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning enable students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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