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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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