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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

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