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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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