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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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