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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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