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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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