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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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