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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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