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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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