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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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