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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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