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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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