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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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