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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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