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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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