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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally 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 a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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