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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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