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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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