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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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