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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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