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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online education technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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