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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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