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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part 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 for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

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