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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in digital education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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