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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning are making it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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