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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology enable learners all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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