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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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