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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled people all around the world 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. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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