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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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