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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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