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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly 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 a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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