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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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