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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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