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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in online learning technology are enabling people in all parts of 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 MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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