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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in elearning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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