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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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