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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Luxembourg to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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