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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around 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. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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