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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are enabling students all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

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