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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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