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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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