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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advances in e-learning have enabled students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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