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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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