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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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