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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online education have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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