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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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