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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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