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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

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