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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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