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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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