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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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