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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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