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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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