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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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