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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What original 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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