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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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