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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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