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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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