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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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