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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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