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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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