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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning have provided the means for people all over 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. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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