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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New gains in electronic education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

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