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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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