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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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