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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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