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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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