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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

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