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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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