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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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