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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in electronic educational technology enable learners all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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