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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

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