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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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