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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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