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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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