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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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