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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning have empowered learners all around the world to take classes online. 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 always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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