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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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