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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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MOOCS And Open Educational Resources