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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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