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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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