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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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