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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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