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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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