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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

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