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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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