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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are 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 many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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