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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic educational technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

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