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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Paraguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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