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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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