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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

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