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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

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