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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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