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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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