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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

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