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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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