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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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