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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in elearning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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