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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over 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 MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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