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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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