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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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