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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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