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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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