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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning enable people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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