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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

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