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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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