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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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