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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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