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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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