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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all over the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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