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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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