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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in electronic education technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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