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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that online learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

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