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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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