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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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