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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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