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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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