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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online education have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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