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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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