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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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