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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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