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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

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