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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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