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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver 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 online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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