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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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