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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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