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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

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