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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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