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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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