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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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