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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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