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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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