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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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