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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology have provided the means for students 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 mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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