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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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