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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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