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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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