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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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