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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses 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 several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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