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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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