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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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