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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

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