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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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