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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online education technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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