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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 (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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