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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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