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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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