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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning enable humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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