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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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