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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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