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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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