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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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