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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning enable people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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