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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in learning technology are enabling students 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 normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high attrition?

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