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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in electronic education technology have empowered students all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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