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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning enable humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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