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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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