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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high attrition?

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