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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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