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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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