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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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