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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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