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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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