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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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