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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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