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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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