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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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