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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in e-learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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