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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education are making it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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