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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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