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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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