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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

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