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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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