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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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