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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online education have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. 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. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are considering now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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