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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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