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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly 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 topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

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