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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New developments in digital education technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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