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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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