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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

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