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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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