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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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