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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning have enabled learners all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that online 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 institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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