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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology have empowered people in nations 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 MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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