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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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