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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in elearning enable students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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