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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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