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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning enable students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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