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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in digital education technology have enabled learners all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

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