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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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