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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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