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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in elearning are empowering students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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