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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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