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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are considering today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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