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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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