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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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