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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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