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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning are empowering learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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