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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bosnia and Herzegovina to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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