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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online education are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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