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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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