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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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