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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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