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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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