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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans 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. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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