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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning have empowered people in every nation on earth 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. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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