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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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