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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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