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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are usually 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 many subjects that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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