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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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