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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

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