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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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