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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high attrition?

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