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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online education are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate 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 free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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