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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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