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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning have enabled students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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