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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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