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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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