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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online education technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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