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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

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