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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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