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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

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