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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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