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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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