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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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