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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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