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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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