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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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