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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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