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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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