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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are considering today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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