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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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