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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning are making it possible for learners all over 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 MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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