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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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