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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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