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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

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