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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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