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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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