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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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