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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning have enabled learners all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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