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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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