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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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