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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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