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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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