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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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