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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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