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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC 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 a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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