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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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