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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in elearning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically 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 a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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