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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

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