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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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