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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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