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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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