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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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