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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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