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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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