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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning are enabling humans all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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