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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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