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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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