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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in online learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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