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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

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