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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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