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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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