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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high attrition?

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