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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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