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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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