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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning are empowering learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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