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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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