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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning are empowering learners in nations all aver 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. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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