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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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