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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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