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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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