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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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