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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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