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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in electronic educational technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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