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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

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