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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

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