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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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