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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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