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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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