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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

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