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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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