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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate 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 ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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