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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

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