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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in digital education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for students 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 topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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