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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally 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 a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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