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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in digital education technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

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