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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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