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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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