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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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