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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in 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 customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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