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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. 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 numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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