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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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