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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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