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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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