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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering students 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. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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