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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online learning enable humans all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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