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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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