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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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