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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that elearning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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