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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take classes 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 classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are considering today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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