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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally 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 quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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