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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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