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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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