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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high attrition?

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