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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually 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 quite a few issues that online education institutions are considering now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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