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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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