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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology enable learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are 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 quite a few topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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