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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high attrition?

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