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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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