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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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