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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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