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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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