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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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