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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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