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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

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