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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

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