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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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