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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online education are empowering learners all around the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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