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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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