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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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