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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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