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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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