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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

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