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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in elearning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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