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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in 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 usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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