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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly 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 topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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