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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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