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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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