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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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