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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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