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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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