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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly 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 a variety of issues that elearning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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