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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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