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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning enable students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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