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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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