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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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