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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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