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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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