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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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