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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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