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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. 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 quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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