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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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