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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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