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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in digital education technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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