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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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