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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are usually 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 quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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