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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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