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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning have empowered students all around the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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