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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

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