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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Angola to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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