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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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