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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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