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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

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