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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Niue to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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