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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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