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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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