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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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