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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Martinique to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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