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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online education have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically 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 many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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