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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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