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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

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