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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education technology have enabled students in nations all around 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 commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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