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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

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