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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning make it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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