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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many issues that elearning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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