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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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