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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning enable students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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