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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take classes 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 but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

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