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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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