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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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