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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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