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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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