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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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