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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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