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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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