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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free 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 issues that online education organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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