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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

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