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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in digital education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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