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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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