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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Montenegro to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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