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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for learners all over 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 ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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