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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

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