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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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