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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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