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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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