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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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