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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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