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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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