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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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