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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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