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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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