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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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