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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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