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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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