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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have empowered students all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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