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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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