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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in online learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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