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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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