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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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