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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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