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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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