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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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