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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education technology are enabling students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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