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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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