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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in elearning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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