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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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