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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

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