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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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