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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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