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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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