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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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