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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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