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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in electronic educational technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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