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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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