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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

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