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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

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