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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning have empowered learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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