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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in digital education technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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